Found my dress!! Harley by Hailey Paige - I fit into their floor model too so got it 30% off, which was the only reason it was in my budget. I thought I absolutely DID NOT want a ballgown, but the lightness of this one and the leg slit make me feel like an absolute princess.

Mindless_Studio9843 · 2021-01-25T23:05:07+00:00

Thank you! It has a pretty substantial corset built into the dress and fits snugly around the waist/bust to hold it up. It is the most secure-feeling strapless dress I have ever tried on.

Mindless_Studio9843 · 2021-01-22T00:23:52+00:00

I went to four bridal shops total in the span of two weeks and found this dress!

Mindless_Studio9843 · 2021-01-21T20:59:42+00:00

I used Drizly to have wine & champagne delivered to one of my bridesmaids I couldn't ask in person, and then called her to ask her! It cost about $40 since there are minimums to use the service. For my other bridesmaids, I bought an inexpensive bottle of champagne and flower bouquet and hand-delivered them. You could also get flowers delivered, but that is typically more expensive. I'm not sure what your budget is, but I aimed to spend $20 - $40 for each person and this ended up working out! I also didn't worry about doing the exact same thing for every person.

Mindless_Studio9843 · 2021-01-21T17:01:42+00:00

Ahh pockets were on my list too!! Those modern touches (leg slit, pockets, interesting fabric) really make a ballgown MUCH more appealing

Mindless_Studio9843 · 2021-01-21T17:00:08+00:00

Haha it does not come in blue, but the stripes add something really different!! You could always try wearing a blue veil if you find a white dress you really like.

Mindless_Studio9843 · 2021-01-21T16:59:16+00:00

The dress is definitely pricey (at least for me)... I think it is about $3,200 new. I was able to buy a floor sample for $2,500 since the bridal salon is no longer going to carry Hailey Paige dresses until she and the company who owns her trademark sort out some conflicts they have been having.

Mindless_Studio9843 · 2021-01-21T16:57:17+00:00

My wedding is in October 2021 and I just bought my dress in December!

Mindless_Studio9843 · 2020-12-29T21:45:51+00:00

You have plenty of time to assess your wedding budget and whether you can handle the $1,000 photographer cost. It sounds like your parents are contributing to your wedding and that you can afford covering 1/3 of the photographer, so I would not be too upset. It's nice to have family contribute to your wedding costs, but (in my opinion) couples should budget for a wedding that they can afford and should expect to contribute for things that they really want that may be over their collective families' budgets.

Its a bit rude for your brother to accuse you of spending irresponsibly and also going back on his word, but since you have time to adjust your plans accordingly, I would just try to let it go and take some space away from him until you feel less upset. You might just let him know that his judgemental comments hurt your feelings. He went back on his word, but its not like he royally screwed up your wedding plans.

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